“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love …” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Natural disasters. Economic downturns. Personal financial problems. Civil unrest. Crime. You are likely at least somewhat...

The use of plants for healing purposes goes back centuries and forms the origin of much of modern medicine. While natural remedies have always widely been in use, their popularity is increasing as people seek safer, more gentle alternatives to pharmaceutical...

Fermented foods like kimchi, kefir, and kombucha are widely available and wildly popular these days. There are good reasons for that – they provide some impressive health benefits. Fermentation originated as a food preservation method and means to produce...

The use of plants for healing purposes goes back centuries and forms the origin of much of modern medicine. While natural remedies have always widely been in use, their popularity is increasing as people seek safer, more gentle alternatives to pharmaceutical...

Oats are a popular pantry staple, and for good reason: They are affordable, easy to store, and versatile. Packed with protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, thiamine, iron, and beta-glucan (which may help regulate blood sugar), oats are a true nutritional powerhouse....

What is happiness? Ask several people this question (including yourself), and you will likely get a wide variety of answers. While it plays an important role in our lives, researchers have yet to agree on a definition or framework for happiness because it is hard to...

How would you like to live in a neighborhood that has a working farm, ample green space, community gardens, edible landscaping, and rows of fruit trees? Agricultural neighborhoods – called “agrihoods” for short – are housing developments that...

By now, you probably have heard of cannabidiol – more commonly known as CBD – and might be wondering what all the hype is about. The truth is that CBD, a naturally-occurring compound, possesses tremendous therapeutic value and is helping countless people...

Every living cell in your body uses protein for structural and functional purposes. It is important to get enough in your diet for that reason. Protein is made up of amino acids, which are building blocks for our bodies. There are 20-plus amino acids, and they help...

Are you getting enough servings of fruits and vegetables every day? Chances are, like most people – you could do a little better when it comes to regular intake. A recent study found the greatest health benefits come from eating 10 portions a day. Researchers...

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This article originally posted on All About Habits When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive– to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. – Marcus Aurelius, Meditations There is an ancient philosophy that can help you find the...